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<p>It's finally, <em>finally</em> summer.</p>
<p>To celebrate the sun emerging (and the temperature in our offices dropping to subarctic extremes), I attempted to find some summery ads to feature in this month's roundup. Instead, I ended up with a weird chatbot, a novelty phone, and several ways to kill bugs.&nbsp;</p><div>
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<p>It's finally, <em>finally</em> summer.</p>
<p>To celebrate the sun emerging (and the temperature in our offices dropping to subarctic extremes), I attempted to find some summery ads to feature in this month's roundup. Instead, I ended up with a weird chatbot, a novelty phone, and several ways to kill bugs.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Regardless of seasonal appropriateness, this month's ad roundup showcases some inventive ad formats and new concepts from agencies around the world. Check them all out below.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>10 of the Best Ads from June</h2>
<h3>1) Bufdir (<i>The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs</i>)</h3>
<p>This heartwarming ad from Oslo-based agency <a href="http://www.kitchen.no/">Kitchen</a> (Leo Burnett/Publicis) racked up 120 million views in just one week -- and the hype is completely deserved.</p>
<p>To emphasize the importance of community in raising a child, "The Lunchbox" tells the story of a young boy who finds himself without a lunch at school. After wandering the halls of his school to kill time, he returns to his desk to discover each of his classmates have pitched in an item for a complete meal.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>2) Arby's</h3>
<p>Chatbots are shaping up to be an inescapable&nbsp;trend in 2017, and it seems like every brand is jumping on the wagon -- regardless of industry.&nbsp;</p>
<p>With the ad world <a href="http://www.adweek.com/agencies/dominos-just-made-pizza-ordering-1000-times-geekier-with-its-coolest-innovation-to-date/">fawning</a> over Domino's pizza tracking tool, Arby's teamed up with&nbsp;<span>Minneapolis-based agency <a href="http://www.fallon.com/">Fallon</a> to create a high-tech chatbot of their own: <a href="https://www.messenger.com/t/arbys">The Arby's Pizza Slider Chatbot</a>. Despite the name, this little Facebook Messenger bot will <em>not</em> actually help you order a pizza slider (or anything) from Arby's. In fact, it's designed to do absolutely nothing helpful.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p>Check out my conversation with the bot below. (<span style="background-color: transparent; letter-spacing: 0px;">Unsurprisingly, the Arby's Pizza Slider bot has no time for vegetarians.)</span></p>
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<h3>3) Howler Magazine</h3>
<p>Back in the late 80's, <i>Sports Illustrated</i> released an exciting new offer: Buy a subscription to the magazine, and you got a free football shaped phone. If <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-1yWDMapdI">this ad</a> was any indication, people were <i>psyched</i>. The kitschy little device&nbsp;<a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/sports/features/the-funky-little-football-phone-that-sold-a-million-magazines-20151028">convinced literally millions of people</a> to shell out $55 for an SI subscription.</p>
<p>Fast forward to 2017, and the folks at <i>Howler</i>, an American soccer magazine, teamed up with Kovert Creative to produce a delightful, celebrity-studded spoof on the classic campaign. Their version features -- what else? -- a soccer ball phone, and includes appearances from comedians Sarah Silverman, Will Arnett, and Jack Black, among others.</p>
<p>Unfortunately for novelty phone aficionados, <i>Howler</i> only made one soccer phone. And <a href="https://shop.howlermagazine.com/products/subscribe">according to their website</a>, it's already taken.</p>
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<h3>4) Showtime - <i>Ray Donovan</i></h3>
<p>The copywriting shines in this ingenious promo spot for Showtime's crime drama,&nbsp;<em>Ray Donovan, </em>now entering its fifth season. The first half of the ad features an ominous, threatening voice over&nbsp;from series star&nbsp;Liev Schreiber. In the second half, Schreiber's phrases are repeated in reverse order, taking on a completely different tone: reassuring and protective. The ad -- created in-house at Showtime -- perfectly captures the title character's duality.</p>
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<h3>5) Nutella</h3>
<p>Using a special randomizing algorithm, <a href="http://www.ogilvy.com/">Ogilvy &amp; Mather</a> Italy developed seven million unique jar designs for Nutella. Each colorful package is 100% one-of-a-kind, but if you're looking to pick one up, you're late to the game: According to the agency, all seven million of the limited-edition jars <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2017/06/01/algorithm-seven-million-different-jars-nutella-packaging-design/">sold out in one month</a> at Italian supermarkets.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>6) SM Supermalls</h3>
<p>This Father's Day ad from the Phillipines went viral for its heartwarming (and hilarious) twist ending.</p>
<p>Created by&nbsp;<a href="http://creativity-online.com/credits/tribal-worldwide-philippines/5507/2">Tribal Worldwide Philippines</a> for SM Supermalls, the ad follows a family as they prepare for the daughter's extravagant birthday bash. Throughout preparations leading up to the event, the father looks like he'd rather be anywhere else. We soon find out he's not quite as unemotional as he seems.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>7) Delta</h3>
<p>According to research from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wk.com/">Wieden + Kennedy</a> New York, singles who feature travel pictures on their Tinder profiles are more likely to be swiped right. But if you can't afford to travel to an exotic locale for the selfie opportunities, Delta has you covered.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The airline worked with W+K to create the #DeltaDatingWall, a mural in Brooklyn that features perfectly Instagram-sized selfie backgrounds of cities around the world. So if you want to trick your future husband into thinking you visited Honolulu and Zurich in the same day, this is the ideal place to do it.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>8) Nature Conservancy Brazil</h3>
<p>To bring attention to the not-so-distant consequences of climate change and inspire some environmental&nbsp;urgency, the Nature Conservancy Brazil launched a line of apocalypse&nbsp;supplies called <a href="https://www.productsoftomorrow.org/english"><em>The Products of Tomorrow</em></a>.</p>
<p>Presented in slick, futuristic packaging, the products seem innocuous at first: an apple wrapped in a silver bag, a canister&nbsp;of sunscreen, a bottle of water. But on closer inspection, the details paint a scary vision of our future: the apple is only 3% fruit, the sunscreen is SPF 350+, and the bottled water is "low-acidic rain water."</p>
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<h3>9) Bacardi</h3>
<p>In this colorful, <a href="https://bbdo.com/">BBDO</a> New York-produced ad for Bacardi, the residents of a idyllic Caribbean&nbsp;town are quite literally caught in a repetitive loop. Inspired by Instagram's <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/boomerang-from-instagram/id1041596399?mt=8">Boomerang</a> effect, the summery spot features a catchy beat from Major Lazer.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>10) Flora</h3>
<p>Who says print ads can't break some new ground? This Brazilian magazine ad for&nbsp;<span>Mat Inset insecticide&nbsp;</span>from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wmccann.com/">WMcCann</a> invites consumers to "Discover two ways to kill insects." One is the product, and the other is this delightfully low-tech innovation:</p>
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<p>You technically can't skip these ads. But you wouldn't want to anyway.</p>
<p>Last year at Sundance, YouTube <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2016/04/26/youtube-bumper-ads/">unveiled a new ad format to brands</a>: the unskippable, six second "bumper" ad. To prove it was possible to cram a compelling story into such a short window, they recruited a handful of creative agencies to test drive the format -- and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/youtube-partners-creative-agencies-pitch-its-6-second-ad-format-sundance-175624/">the results were pretty convincing.</a>&nbsp;</p><p>You technically can't skip these ads. But you wouldn't want to anyway.</p>
<p>Last year at Sundance, YouTube <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2016/04/26/youtube-bumper-ads/">unveiled a new ad format to brands</a>: the unskippable, six second "bumper" ad. To prove it was possible to cram a compelling story into such a short window, they recruited a handful of creative agencies to test drive the format -- and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/youtube-partners-creative-agencies-pitch-its-6-second-ad-format-sundance-175624/">the results were pretty convincing.</a>&nbsp;<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; background-color: transparent;"></span></p>
<p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; background-color: transparent;">After that, huge brands like Under Armour and Anheuser-Busch adopted the new six second ad format to tell quick but gripping stories that actually stuck with audiences.</span></p>
<p>In fact, according to Google, <a href="https://adwords.googleblog.com/2017/04/say-it-in-six-why-marketers-and.htm">90% of bumper ad campaigns boosted global ad recall by an average of 30%</a>. That's pretty impressive for taking up only six seconds of someone's day.</p>
<p>It might seem like you can't accomplish much in that amount of time, but with a little creativity, brands can use it to forge an emotional connection with their audience and implant a vivid memory of those feelings in their minds.</p>
<h2>Why Six Second Pre-Roll Ads Work</h2>
<p>Suffering through 15, 30, or even 60 second pre-roll ads prompted so many head shakes and back button clicks that eventually YouTube <a href="https://www.clickz.com/youtube-adds-skip-button-to-pre-roll-ads/68884/">added a skip button</a> to their ads in 2009. In theory, though, an ad’s first five seconds are enough to hook viewers and hold their attention for the rest of its duration.</p>
<p>But we all know this rarely happens. Whenever a YouTube ad pops up and shields you from your favorite video, what do you usually do? You immediately glue your eyes to the skip button's countdown clock and wait … until those lingering seconds finally slug by.</p>
<p>Fortunately, the six second pre-roll ad better engages viewers.&nbsp;<span>When YouTube plays such a short ad for them, it's not as annoying as a full length ad. And when brands craft these ads into fast, captivating stories, they can resonate well with audiences.</span></p>
<p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; background-color: transparent;">This lets YouTube sustain their ad business while helping brands create a more enjoyable and memorable user experience for its viewers.</span></p>
<p>So if you're leveraging YouTube's six second pre-roll ads right now, then hats off to you. If you're not, here are 10 examples you can reference to inspire YouTube viewers faster than a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suJyBDpux0c">Vine could in 2013</a>.</p>
<h2>10 Exceptional Examples of Six Second Pre-Roll Ads on YouTube</h2>
<h3>1) YouTube</h3>
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<p>To further promote their new ad format's creative potential, YouTube challenged filmmakers and ad agencies to retell classic pieces of literature in just six seconds.</p>
<p>These are some of the most complex novels ever written. So creatives needed to convey each story's core in a simple yet spellbinding way.</p>
<p><a href="http://rethinkcanada.com/">Rethink</a>, a Canadian agency, did just that. Their rendition of Hamlet is clear and concise (we all know that everyone dies when modern day Claudius spams the buy button). But it's also unexpected and funny because it gives us a glimpse of how Hamlet could've transpired in today's digital age.</p>
<h3>2) Old Spice</h3>
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<p>You're probably not surprised that this is an Old Spice ad. But you're also probably laughing so hard you're crying like that guy's armpit.</p>
<p>When you watch this ad, you're so amused that you forget Old Spice is trying to sell you deodorant. And while you're still mid-chuckle, your favorite video begins. It's a seamless transition. And viewers crave that. All advertisers should strive to satisfy their audience, and <a href="http://www.wk.com/">Wieden &amp; Kennedy</a>, Old Spice's agency, know exactly how to indulge theirs.</p>
<h3>3) Chipsmore</h3>
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<p>I know you fell for it too.</p>
<p>When I first saw the red face of doom, disappointment started spilling over me. But, luckily for us, the Chipsmore's Cookie Guy saved the day.</p>
<p>The thing is, we just wanted to watch the ad. Imagine how someone who wanted to watch a video after it must've felt.</p>
<p>They were probably frustrated at the initial sight of the "broken" video link, then surprised when the Cookie Guy appears, which grabbed their attention. And, finally, delighted when their favorite video starts.</p>
<p>This ad takes its viewers on an emotional roller coaster. And, honestly, who doesn't have fun on those?</p>
<h3>4) Road Lodge</h3>
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<p>This is a prime example of <a href="https://velocitypartners.com/blog/6-examples-of-insane-honesty-in-content-marketing/">insanely honest marketing</a>.</p>
<p>Road Lodge sets the expectation that their hotel is best suited for relaxation. And not so much for partying.</p>
<p>You might think they're deterring potential customers from their hotel -- and you're right -- they are. But it's actually a good thing because these people would never stay at their hotel in the first place.&nbsp;</p>
<p>And since their honesty signals confidence, builds trust, and shows that they value their customers' experience more than short-term profits, their target market becomes more attracted to them.</p>
<p>Road Lodge knows that if you're brutally honest about your product or service, then you won't disappoint your customers. This makes it a lot easier to maintain their loyalty.</p>
<h3>5) Under Armour</h3>
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<p>When you play baseball, nothing matters more than your stats. They're a direct measurement of your performance and can even define your value as a person.</p>
<p>Under Armour sought to uproot this belief.<br> <br>In six short seconds, <a href="https://droga5.com/">Droga5</a>, Under Armour’s agency, injects purpose into ball players everywhere, motivating them to place their value in their character instead of their numbers.</p>
<h3>6) Mercedes-Benz</h3>
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<p>Mercedes uses swift video cuts and a roaring engine to engage their viewers' senses. This way, their audience can actually see and hear the intensity of reaching 60 MPH in only 3.8 seconds.</p>
<h3>7) Universal Pictures</h3>
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<p>Universal Pictures used this pre-roll ad to promote the full Jason Bourne trailer, which garnered over 14 million views.</p>
<p>And since the ad is chock full of non-stop action, it piqued viewers’ interest and generated tremendous hype around its trailer release.</p>
<h3>8) Burn</h3>
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<p>Burn’s pre-roll ad is so effective because it’s snappy and visually engaging. And since <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/3035856/why-were-more-likely-to-remember-content-with-images-and-video-infogr">you can process visuals 60,000 times faster than text</a>, a flaming fist across the face will definitely catch your eye.</p>
<p>The slow-mo effect also makes the ad seem longer, intensifying your viewing experience.</p>
<h3>9) Airbnb</h3>
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<p>Family vacations are the best.</p>
<p>You get to explore incredible places and create timeless memories with your loved ones. Is there any other way you would want to bond with your family?</p>
<p>Airbnb agrees too. So their agency, <a href="http://www.tbwa.com/">TWBA</a>, produced a charming ad that showcases the benefits of a family vacation: loads of fun and connection.</p>
<h3>10) Geico</h3>
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<p><a href="http://www.martinagency.com/">The Martin Agency</a>, Geico’s creative partner, deserves a lifetime supply of car insurance for this masterpiece.</p>
<p>“Unskippable” was so refreshingly original, it won<a href="http://adage.com/article/special-report-agency-alist-2016/geico-s-unskippable-ad-age-s-2016-campaign-year/302300/">&nbsp;AdAge’s 2016 Campaign of the Year</a>. And for good reason too. It sympathizes with your annoyance of pre-roll ads, so it ends before you can skip it. But it's also so unique and witty that you'll actually watch the entire ad.</p>
<p>Geico says this ad is impossible to skip because it's already over. But really, this ad is impossible to skip because it's so clever.</p>
<p><em>Seen any ads that top these? Share them on Twitter!</em></p>
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<p>If your website takes longer than three seconds to load, you could be losing nearly half of your visitors, <a href="https://blog.kissmetrics.com/loading-time/">according to data from Akamai</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It's pretty simple: the faster the speed of your website, the happier your visitors will be. Optimizing page load time leads to noticable&nbsp;improvements in customer experience, conversion rates, and ultimately, your sales revenue.</p><p>If your website takes longer than three seconds to load, you could be losing nearly half of your visitors, <a href="https://blog.kissmetrics.com/loading-time/">according to data from Akamai</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It's pretty simple: the faster the speed of your website, the happier your visitors will be. Optimizing page load time leads to noticable&nbsp;improvements in customer experience, conversion rates, and ultimately, your sales revenue.</p>
<p>In fact, reducing&nbsp;your website's page load time can have a surprisingly&nbsp;positive impact on your entire marketing and sales pipelines.&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.kissmetrics.com/speed-is-a-killer/">Up to 79% of customers</a> who are dissatisfied with a website's performance say they're&nbsp;less likely to buy from the same site again.&nbsp;<strong>But can big business&nbsp;issues actually be solved simply by shaving off a few milliseconds on your website's page load time?</strong></p>
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<p>To see the real power of page load time, <a href="https://skilled.co/resources/speed-affects-website-infographic/">we at Skilled&nbsp;compiled 12 case studies from real companies</a> in the infographic below. These examples illustrate the impact reducing page load time&nbsp;</p>
<p>Take a look at the 12 case studies presented in the infographic below to learn more about the benefits of optimizing page load time.</p>
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